Lexicon dayeq: Siege wall, rampart Original Word: דָּיֵק Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fort From a root corresp. To duwq; a battering-tower -- fort. see HEBREW duwq NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition bulwark, siege wall NASB Translation siege wall (4), siege walls (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs דָּיֵק noun masculine bulwark, siege-wall — דָּיֵק 2 Kings 25:1 5t. — עליה סביב ׳בנה ד 2 Kings 25:1 = Jeremiah 52:4; compare Ezekiel 4:2; Ezekiel 17:17; Ezekiel 21:27 (all "" שׁפך סֹלֲלָה); על ׳נתן ד Ezekiel 26:8 ("" id.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to pile up or heap.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance for the Hebrew term דָּיֵק (dayeq), as the concept of a battering-tower is specific to the Hebrew text and its historical context. However, related Greek terms might include those associated with warfare and siege tactics, though they would not be direct translations of this specific Hebrew term. Usage: The term is used in the context of military sieges, specifically referring to the construction of siege works or towers designed to attack and penetrate city defenses. Context: The Hebrew term דָּיֵק (dayeq) appears in the context of ancient warfare, particularly in the construction of siege works. In the Berean Standard Bible, this term is found in the book of Ezekiel, where it describes the military tactics employed by invading armies to conquer fortified cities. The battering-tower, or siege-engine, was a crucial component in ancient military strategy, allowing attackers to approach and breach city walls while minimizing exposure to defensive countermeasures. The use of such technology underscores the sophistication and determination of ancient armies in their efforts to expand territories and subdue enemy strongholds. The construction of these siege works involved significant labor and resources, reflecting the importance placed on successful siege warfare in the ancient Near East. Forms and Transliterations דָּיֵ֑ק דָּיֵ֔ק דָּיֵ֖ק דָּיֵ֗ק דָּיֵ֥ק דָּיֵֽק׃ דיק דיק׃ dā·yêq daYek dāyêqLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 25:1 HEB: וַיִּבְנ֥וּ עָלֶ֖יהָ דָּיֵ֥ק סָבִֽיב׃ NAS: it and built a siege wall all around KJV: against it; and they built forts against it round about. INT: and built against A siege all Jeremiah 52:4 Ezekiel 4:2 Ezekiel 17:17 Ezekiel 21:22 Ezekiel 26:8 6 Occurrences |
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